Pakistani pacers reduce http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758 at 45 for 4 – Match Update
In an shocking opening for the Sri Lankan batting side, the Men in Green pace duo, built on http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Lions-c808 at the second Test match at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, reducing the opponent to a concerning tally of 45 runs for a loss of 4 wickets, in 12 overs.
The bout began after Sri Lankan Captain, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755’s much hyped attacking bowlers, Umar Gul and Junaid Khan.
Kicking off the opening session, Gul came out with a comparatively sluggish start for the Men in Green, offering some unwanted extras, but with Junaid Khan sharing the new ball, the youngsters quickly led Pakistan in command of the opponent, through some imposing in-swinging deliveries.
However, for Gul, the speedster managed to swiftly revamp his lose deliveries after offering an early blow at the Lankan top order, sending off Thirimanne on a successful Leg before Wicket (LBW) appeal.
The wicket fell in 2.2 overs of the Lankan innings, with Thirimanne departing for the pavilion at a disappointing single, leaving one down wicket keeper batsman, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/KC-Sangakkara-c1779 to accompany Paranavitana.
With Gul and Junaid khan swapping a few more overs, more trouble came for the batting side, after Gul, in another imposing bowling performance, managed to mark two quick wickets in the 9th over of the innings, following which Paranavitana and veteran batsman http://www.senore.com/Cricket/DPMD-Jayawardene-c1397, both made their exit on a quick succession.
By now, the Lankan Lions were reduced to scoring 30 runs, with a loss of 3 wickets, in 8.6 overs.
The troubled Sri Lankan squad then resumed their session with much in form Sangakkara, who was accompanied by Skipper Dilshan.
Unfortunately for the newly formed pair, the duo could not settle into a partnership after Junaid Khan managed to secure his first piece of the day, forcing Dilshan to exit the pitch after being caught out by Men in Green Captain, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Misbah-ul-Haq-c1972, in the slips.
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